Common Findings:
- Damp Or Wet Foundations and Crawlspaces
- Defective Plumbing Leaking Fixtures Drains or Traps
- Air Conditioning/Heat Pump/Furnace in Need of Cleaning Repair or Adjustment
- Structural Problems
- Unsafe Electrical or Wiring Conditions
- Damaged or Leaking Roofs
- Improper Drainage and Soil Grading
- Energy Efficiency Concerns
- Doors or Windows Leaking Or Not Operating Correctly
- Wood Rot Damage at Exterior Doors, Windows, Siding or Decks
- Environmental Concerns
Damp Or Wet Foundations and Crawlspaces
- Standing water or damp soil
- Inoperable sump pump
- Ineffective air venting systems
- Cracks in walls and efflorescence (a white powdery mineral residue)
Defective Plumbing Leaking Fixtures Drains or Traps
- Leaky faucets and fixtures
- Water damage at walls floors and ceilings
- Slow or clogged drains
- Water pressure that is too low or too high
Air Conditioning/Heat Pump/Furnace in Need of Cleaning Repair or Adjustment
- Dirty air filters
- Incomplete combustion
- Inadequate supply or discharge air volume
- Inadequate temperature differential (indicates performance problem)
- Dirty evaporator coils
Structural Problems
- Foundation settling
- Cracks in sidings, ceilings and walls
- Slabs that have settled, heaved or deteriorated
- Unsafe cracks or tripping hazards
- Broken or damaged framing components
Unsafe Electrical or Wiring Conditions
- Open or damaged wiring
- Improperly sized wiring for circuit breakers
- Poor wiring connections or reversed polarity
- Double tapped circuit breakers
Damaged or Leaking Roofs
- Missing damaged or worn shingles
- Water damage at roof sheathing, insulation, walls or ceilings
- Leaks at roof components and flashings
Improper Drainage and Soil Grading
- Water trapped between planters or sidewalks and foundation
- Clogged or damaged gutters and downspouts
- Soil in contact with siding or soil improperly sloped toward foundation
Energy Efficiency Concerns
- Inadequate, missing or damaged insulation
- Improper attic ventilation
Doors or Windows Leaking Or Not Operating Correctly
- Doors or windows that are difficult to operate
- Damaged window sills, panes or other hardware
- Missing screens and weather stripping
- Inoperable or unsafe locking and latching mechanisms
Wood Rot Damage at Exterior Doors, Windows, Siding or Decks
- Wood to soil contact
- Rotting due to rain splash
- Inadequate paint or stain protecting wood
- Insect Infestations such as termites, carpenter bees and wood boring beetles
Environmental Concerns
- Mildew
- Mold
- Asbestos
Lead-based paint and lead water pipes